US Bridges

28th ST over Little Duck Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 N J ST · Structure no. 4800175

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th ST over Little Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 28th ST over Little Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 953 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries28th ST
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location00.10 N J ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26863, -85.82449
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th ST over Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th ST over Little Duck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 28th ST over Little Duck Creek carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 28th ST over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 28th ST over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.